A queer, action-packed heist with angst and an intriguing magic system!

This was funny and filled with charming characters, engaging prose and a group of characters working on a heist that will change their lives. Whilst the magic system is unique and entertaining, it was far too complex for the length of the book - i was confused more often than not and struggled to understand everything that was going on, which meant that moments that should have held more importance fell flat as i wasnt able to feel it. The book would 100% benefit from with a guide/page on the magic system and how the different colours work.

I loved the pre-established friend goup, but i do feel like we didnt learn enough about them and the individual friendships. my heart goes out to Cemmy, she was struggling with so much on her plate and wasn't treated very well which did make me like the other characters less. The secrets added angst and tension, which definitely helped heighten the tension, from the beginning we know that something has happened but the truth only comes out at the end.

The queer relationships were more in the background, but i did really love reading about them. I have mixed feelings on the romance, the timeframe of the heist itself is quite short which makes me not like the romance as much, there's no way that it could feel natural which took away from it. i did love them together but wish that it had been more gradual, which i also feel would be better for the plot anyways as it would have made more sense. 

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for sending me an arc!